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Gross income amounted to MSEK 7,190 (6,707), ­corresponding to a gross
margin of 29.9 per cent (28.5).

Operating income was MSEK 2,032 (2,941), corresponding to an operating
margin of 8.5 per cent (12.5). This included a non-recurring item of
MSEK 207 from a reduction of a potential earn-out liability. 2011
included capital gains of MSEK 1,169. Adjusted for non-recurring items
the operating margin was 7.6 per cent (7.5).

Net income was MSEK 1,539 (2,217), with earnings per share after
dilution of SEK 14.33 (20.38).

The operating cash flow of MSEK -396 (2,477) in 2012 was negative
mainly as a result of a higher utilisation of, and reduction in
advances and milestone payments as well as a higher net amount spent
on acquisitions and divestments than in 2011. In the fourth quarter
the operating cash flow amounted to MSEK 264 (217).

Proposed dividend for 2012 is SEK 4.50 per share (4.50).

Major event after the conclusion of the year:

Saab has announced, through a press release, the signing of an
agreement with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for
Gripen E. The agreement includes development and modification of
Gripen E for Sweden during the period 2013-2026 and a possible order
for new production of Gripen E from Switzerland. FMV has today placed
an initial development order of SEK 2.5 billion for operations during
2013-2014. Remaining orders from Sweden is expected in 2013-2014. The
total value of possible orders under the agreement amounts to a total
of SEK 47.2 billion.

Outlook Statement 2013:

In 2013, we estimate that sales will increase slightly compared to
2012.

The operating margin in 2013, excluding material net capital gains and
other non-recurring items, is expected to be in line with the
operating margin in 2012, excluding material non-recurring items, of
7.6 per cent.

Despite challenging market conditions throughout 2012, order bookings
increased by nine per cent in the year. In the fourth quarter an order
was received for our surface-to-surface missile RBS15 Mk3 and several
other important orders were received during the year.

Sales grew driven by strategic acquisitions during the year.
Acquisitions and partnerships are important means to create a stronger
foothold in local markets and to complement our portfolio. During 2012
we made several acquisitions, for example the acquisition of HITT N.V.,
a leading provider of advanced software applications in the domains of
navigation, traffic and logistics support for the aviation and marine
markets. We also acquired a majority stake in the Norwegian consulting
company Bayes Risk Management AS, which delivers services in the field
of risk analysis for the oil and gas industry as well as the financial
market. This acquisition expands our technical consultancy business
within Combitech. In the fourth quarter we announced the acquisition of
MEDAV GmbH, specialised in the application of signal processing, pattern
recognition and information technology. The acquisition strengthens
Saab’s product portfolio within radio monitoring and intelligence fusion
systems. We also established several partnerships in local markets, such
as in India where a joint venture with QuEST Global Manufacturing was
announced in the fourth quarter.

We reached an underlying operating margin in line with 2011, while we at
the same time increased investments in marketing and sales. In order to
strengthen our technology leadership and secure future offerings in
current challenging market conditions, investments in internally funded
development also increased. We spent about 7.5 per cent of our sales on
internally funded development in 2012 compared to about 5.8 per cent in
2011.

A new Market Area organisation was established as of 1 January 2013 in
order to further strengthen our local presence and ensure a closer
cooperation with our customers.

Today, we announced that we signed an agreement with FMV concerning the
development and modification of Gripen E, the next generation of Gripen,
Saab’s fighter aircraft. At the same time an initial development order
was received for Gripen E. We are proud to continue to deliver a world
leading fighter aircraft to the Swedish Air Force. The agreement
includes potential orders concerning the Gripen E to a total of SEK 47.2
billion.

Despite challenging market conditions, we foresee a slight increase in
sales for 2013 and an operating margin, excluding material net capital
gains and non-recurring items, to be in line with 2012, excluding
material non-recurring items.

Press and analyst meeting

Press and financial analysts are invited to a press and analyst meeting
where CEO Håkan Buskhe together with CFO Magnus Örnberg present the
year-end report 2012.

If you are unable to attend in person, please visit http://www.saabgroup.com/en/About-Saab/Investor-relations/ where
a live webcast of the presentation will be available together with the
presentation material. All viewers will be able to post questions to the
presenters. The webcast will also be available at Saab’s website
afterwards.

R.S.V.P E-mail: susanne.vikman@saabgroup.com
Tel: +46 (0) 8 463 00 36

The information is that which Saab AB is required to declare by the
Securities Business Act and/or the Financial instruments Trading Act.
The information was submitted for publication on February 15 at 07.30 am
CET.

Saab serves the global market with world-leading products, services and
solutions ranging from military defence to civil security. Saab has
operations and employees on all continents and constantly develops,
adopts and improves new technology to meet customers’ changing needs.

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